Perceptions on site-specific advanced practice roles for radiation therapists in Singapore: a single centre study

Eric Pei Ping Pang; Hansa Jadva-Patel; Sharon Mei Mei Wong; Li Hoon Lim

doi:10.1016/j.tipsro.2019.11.010

Perceptions on site-specific advanced practice roles for radiation therapists in Singapore: a single centre study

Eric Pei Ping Pang
, Hansa Jadva-Patel
, Sharon Mei Mei Wong
, Li Hoon Lim

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Abstract

Perception of the radiation oncologists (ROs) and radiation therapists (RTTs) on site-specific advanced practice (SSAP) roles for RTTs, the establishment of SSAP in radiotherapy and the possible implication on current services in Singapore were assessed. Opinions of ROs and RTTs on management support, driving forces, restraints and implication upon successful establishment of SSAP were obtained. Main findings include strong RO's support for SSAP development and RTTs' requisition for fair opportunities on role development. Other potential benefits include RTTs' career advancement, job satisfaction and retention. Enhancement of inter-professional relationship, service quality and patient satisfaction is anticipated with greater communication and collaboration.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	17-20
Journal	Technical Innovations and Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
Volume	13
Early online date	2 Jan 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tipsro.2019.11.010
Publication status	Published - 31 Mar 2020

Keywords

APRT
Advanced practice radiation therapist
Health services research
Radiation therapy
Role expansion
Site-specific advanced practice

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